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For the beam shown in Figure 1 , 1.1 Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams, 1.2 Determine the maximum shear force and bending moment, 1.3 Calculate the point(s) of contraflexure (PCF). Figure 1

          For the beam shown in Figure 1 ,
1.1 Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams,
1.2 Determine the maximum shear force and bending moment,
1.3 Calculate the point(s) of contraflexure (PCF).
Figure 1

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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics

Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston,… 11th Edition

Chapter 7

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1 To draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams, we need to first determine the reactions at the supports. Since the beam is simply supported, the reactions at A and B are equal and half of the total load, which is 10 kN. RA = RB = 10/2 = 5 kN Show more…

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